Author Topic: Opinion on the perfect scope for a Marlin 1894cl in .218 bee (Read 411 times)

chuckles38 · « **on:** January 04, 2005, 02:54:18 AM »

I bought this rifle a few years ago at a friends of the NRA banquet. I was thinking this lever action rifle would make a good coyote gun. I have been having problems lately with coyotes stealing my chickens. I have already killed two with my .243 but it makes a little too much noise. Since this rifle is so light and compact I don't know which scope would be better suited.
The max range would be 200 yds. My price range is more or less $250.
Thanks in advance.

goose7856 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2005, 12:27:00 PM »

what kind of mag. are you looking into??

Since its a light-weight gun, maybe a fixed power 6x.........IDK if thats enough mag. for you at 200 yards, but it would keep it light weight......

chuckles38 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2005, 01:07:09 AM »

I was considering either a 6x or a 2-7x

rickt300 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2005, 04:41:48 PM »

Bushnell Banner 1.5x4.5 will work perfectly and won't ruin the light feel and handling characteristics of your rifle. Most of the time I see coyotes near the house they are moving and a bit more fiel of view is nice.

Ramrod · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2005, 11:28:19 AM »

Leupold makes a nice 2-7x compact in that price range.